Culinary Kreations

     While personal chef services have been around for over 20 years, we are really quite new for most people.  Below are some of the questions I hear most frequently from clients and prospective clients.

What is a "Personal Chef"?

     In my case, I am a formally trained chef with over 30 years of experience who has over the years seen the health of the public suffer through its dietary lifestyle firsthand.  I have decided to use my skills that I have learned over the years to help bring a healthier lifestyle option to the public. I provide personalized culinary services, usually in your home or at a small venue.   As the word “personalized” implies, I can personally individualize and fulfill almost any request.  It might be a special dietary need, specific menu items or a strange request  I’m confident I can “personalize’ it for you.

Why not just eat out or cook dinner?

     This is a very personal question that only you can answer, but it gets at the heart of why personal chef services like mine are gaining in popularity across the country.

The key benefit of a personal chef service is convenience.  I can simplify your life by taking on all the stress and work of figuring out "what's for dinner"?  I do the meal-planning, the shopping, the cooking, and the clean-up.  I plan and prepare meals you will love, based on the preferences and feedback you give me.

All you have to do is pull the great entrees and sides you want out of your refrigerator; warm them up (I even provide written warming instructions), and serve.  Then spend the time you save on the things that really matter to you.

How does your service work?

     The shortened version: After you contact me I will send you a questionnaire.  I will set up an appointment with you for a consultation where we will meet first and discuss your likes, dislikes, needs, and constraints.  Then, on the day we decide upon, I will shop for your meals, prepare them in your home kitchen, store them in your refrigerator, and clean up.  Simple!

How much does this cost?

     The prices for standard personal chef service plans are listed on my Service Plans page.  For party and special event catering, Contact Me to arrange for a quote.

Do you cook in my home?

     Yes.  I bring everything I need, and I prepare your meals in your kitchen.  By doing this, your meals are prepared as fresh as possible without any possible contamination.  Besides, just think how wonderful your house will smell when I’m done! 

Where do you get the ingredients for my meals?

     I shop for ingredients for my clients every day.  I like to frequent grocery stores specializing in natural or organic products.  I also prefer locally grown or produced items. 

For more information about the suppliers I use, you can click on any of the listed stores on the Where I Shop tab listed under the FAQs tab for any clarification..

How are my meals packaged?

     As with everything about my service, I will package your meals exactly as you like.  For most clients, I use high-quality plastic container system made by Snapware. They are airtight and reusable.  There are other options such as Gladware or others. For more information about storage containers see the container section on my Service Plans page. During your first consultation, I will bring samples for you to look at if you have any questions on these.

Can you help me with my special diet?

     Yes.  As a chef with over 30 years of experience I have a great working knowledge of special diet needs.  I have had many clients with very specific dietary demands ranging from severe food allergies to religious or lifestyle specific diets.  If you have any questions about specific dietary questions feel free to Contact Me and allow me to discuss your needs.